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The Law in Her Hands
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The Law in Her Hands

1936-05-16 · 58 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Comedy · Crime

A female lawyer sets up her own practice but only achieves success as an attorney for the mob.

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Directors
William Clemens
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Margaret LindsayMargaret LindsayMary Wentworth
Glenda FarrellGlenda FarrellDorothy Davis
Warren HullWarren HullRobert Mitchell
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotFrank Gordon
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffEddie O'Malley
Dick PurcellDick PurcellMarty
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsWilliam McGuire
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanDist. Atty. Thomas Mallon
Matty FainMatty FainAugie Simelli (henchman #1)
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeHerman Sturm
Eddie ShubertHarry Morton
Herbert AshleyPolice Officer Black (uncredited)
Tom BrowerTom BrowerFourth Trial Bailiff (uncredited)
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerDetective at Fourth Trial (uncredited)
Mabel Colcord'Fishcake' Fanny (uncredited)
Sol GorssSol GorssSecond Trial Court Officer (uncredited)
Howard HickmanHoward HickmanJudge Henry D. Morse (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesThird Trial Judge (uncredited)

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